Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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