Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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