Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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