Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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