Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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