Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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