Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers 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 assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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