Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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