Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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