Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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