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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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