Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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