Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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