Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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