Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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