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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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