Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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