Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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