Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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