Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models 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 institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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