Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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