Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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