Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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