Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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