Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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