Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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