Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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