Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major 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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