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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning have enabled people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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