Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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