Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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