Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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