Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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