Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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