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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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