Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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