Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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