Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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