Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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