Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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