Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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