Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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