Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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