Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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