Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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