Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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