Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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