Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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