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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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