Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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