Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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