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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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