Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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