Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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