Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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