Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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