Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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