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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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