Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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