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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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