Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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