Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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