Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand these open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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