Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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