Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure 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 courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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