Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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