Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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