Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews 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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