Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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