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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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