Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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