Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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