Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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