Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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