Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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