Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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