Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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