Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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