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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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