Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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