Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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