Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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