Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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