Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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