Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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