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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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