Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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