Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations 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 massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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