Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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