Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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