Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp these open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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