Find out more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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