Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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