Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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