Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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