Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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