Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always 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 a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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