Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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