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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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