Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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