Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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