Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are enabling humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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