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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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