Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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