Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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