Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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