Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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