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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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