Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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