Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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