Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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