Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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