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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. 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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