Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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