Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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