Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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