Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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