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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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