Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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