Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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