Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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