Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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