Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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