Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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