Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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