Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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