Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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