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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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