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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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