Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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