Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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