Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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