Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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