Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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