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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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