Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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