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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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