Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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