Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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