Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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