Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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