Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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