Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand these open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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