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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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