Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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