Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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