Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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