Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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