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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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