Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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