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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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