Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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