Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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