Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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