Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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