Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning enable humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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