Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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