Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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