Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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