Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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