Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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