Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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