Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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