Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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