Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. 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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