Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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