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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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