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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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