Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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