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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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