Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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