Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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