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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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