Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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