Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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