Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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