Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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