Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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