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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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