Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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