Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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