Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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