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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the 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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