Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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