Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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