Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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