Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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