Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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