Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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