Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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