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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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