Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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