Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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