Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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