Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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