Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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