Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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