Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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