Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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