Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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