Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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