Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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