Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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