Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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