Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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