Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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