Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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