Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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