Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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