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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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