Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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