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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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