Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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