Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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