Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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