Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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