Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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