Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies 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 we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand these open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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