Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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