Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new 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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