Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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