Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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