Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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