Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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