Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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