Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education have empowered learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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