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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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