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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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