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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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