Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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