Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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