Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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