Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology enable people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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