Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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