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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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