Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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