Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently 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 e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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