Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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