Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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