Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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