Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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