Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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