Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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