Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology enable students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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