Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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