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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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