Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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