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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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