Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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