Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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