Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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