Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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