Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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