Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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