Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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