Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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