Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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