Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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