Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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