Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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