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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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