Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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