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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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