Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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