Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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