Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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