Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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