Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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