Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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