Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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