Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner 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 electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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