Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach 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 participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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