Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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