Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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