Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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