Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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