Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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