Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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