Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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