Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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