Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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