Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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