Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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