Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education