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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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