Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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