Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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