Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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