Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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