Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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