Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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