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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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