Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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