Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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