Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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