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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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