Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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