Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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