Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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