Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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