Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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