Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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