Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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