Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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