Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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