Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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