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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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