Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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