Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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