Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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