Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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