Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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