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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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