Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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