Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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