Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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