Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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