Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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