Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in online education have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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