Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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