Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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