Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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