Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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