Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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