Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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