Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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