Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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