Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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