Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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