Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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