Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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