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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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