Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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