Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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