Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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