Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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