Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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