Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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