Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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