Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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