Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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