Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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