Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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