Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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