Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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