Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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