Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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