Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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