Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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