Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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