Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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