Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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