Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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