Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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