Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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