Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers 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 original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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