Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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