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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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