Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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