Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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