Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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