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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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