Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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