Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches 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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