Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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