Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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