Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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