Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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