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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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