Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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