Learn more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Book