Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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