Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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