Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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