Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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