Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important 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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