Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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