Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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