Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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