Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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