Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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