Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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