Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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