Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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