Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches 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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