Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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