Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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