Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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