Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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