Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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