Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning enable 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 MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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