Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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