Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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