Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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