Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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