Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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