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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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