Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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