Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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