Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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