Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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