Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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