Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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