Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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