Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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