Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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