Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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