Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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