Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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