Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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