Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning enable students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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