Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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