Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning enable learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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