Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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