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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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