Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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