Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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