Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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