Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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