Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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