Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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