Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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