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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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