Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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