Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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