Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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