Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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