Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning enable students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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