Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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