Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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