Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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