Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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