Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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