Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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