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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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