Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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