Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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