Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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