Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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