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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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