Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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