Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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