Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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