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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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