Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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