Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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