Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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