Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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