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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? 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 institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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