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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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