Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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