Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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