Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Electronic Educational Technology