Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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