Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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