Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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