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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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