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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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