Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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