Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are enabling students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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