Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with 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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