Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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