Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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