Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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