Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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