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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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