Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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