Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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