Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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