Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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