Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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