Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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