Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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