Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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