Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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