Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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