Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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