Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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