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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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