Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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