Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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