Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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