Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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