Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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