Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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