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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology enable students all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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