Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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