Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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