Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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