Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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