Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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