Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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