Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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