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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the major 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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