Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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