Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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