Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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