Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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