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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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