Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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