Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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