Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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