Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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