Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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