Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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