Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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