Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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