Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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