Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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