Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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