Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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