Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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